PRO-4 WOODCARVER - SUPPORT CENTRE

The following information answers common general, technical and fitting queries about the Arbortech Pro 4 Woodcarver. The Pro 4 Woodcarver supercedes the Pro 2 and Pro 3 models.
If you have these blades, this section is still relevant to those superceded models.

If you need further information, or if you have a question that isn't answered here, please email us.

FR EQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

What makes Arbortech blades so safe to use?

Fitting Questions/Instructions
What does my grinder need to fit the Woodcarver Pro Kit?
How do I fit it to my angle grinder?
Do I need to have the grinder's handle fitted?
How do I sharpen the Woodcarver?
I want to get a dedicated angle grinder for the Woodcarver, what should I look for?

What makes Arbortech blades so safe to use?

Arbortech shaping blades are designed with safety in mind.

Designed to German BG Safety Standards (recognised to be the most stringent in the world), the blades rotate away from the user, so that in the unlikely event of loss of control, the tool pulls away - not towards - the user.

The Woodcarver is manufactured from a single piece of steel meaning there are no loose moving parts, or chains to break and fly off.

What does my grinder need to fit the Woodcarver Pro Kit?

WARNING: The Woodcarver must be used with the Arbortech Pro-guard supplied in the Pro Kit.

How do I fit the Pro 4 Woodcarver Kit to my angle grinder?

Set the angle grinders original metal guard at approximately 45º degrees to the body of the grinder as in Diagram 1.

Mount the Woodcarver to the grinder in the centre of the metal guard, using the washers provided where appropriate. Ensure that the Woodcarver will be rotating away from the user when in use.

Fit the angle grinder's auxiliary handle making sure that it is positioned on the right side of the grinder. Fixing the auxiliary handle on the wrong side of the grinder, Diagram 2, causes the disc to rotate in the wrong direction with subsequent loss of control and possible injury.

Fit the Pro Guard following the fitting instructions on the Pro Guard pages: Download PDF fitting instructions


Do I need to have the grinder's handle fitted?

YES! If your angle grinder is an older model and only has one handle port, now is the time to invest in a new one.

The Pro Guard is attached using the auxiliary handle port, which leaves one left to attach the grinder's handle.

Do not use an angle grinder fitted with Arbortech shaping blades if you cannot fit both the Pro Guard AND the grinder handle.

How do I sharpen the Woodcarver?

Sharpening the Woodcarver is easy, however depending on your model blade, the method is different.

Pro 3 & Pro 4 Woodcarver Blades
This model blade can be sharpened using a standard round file.

Pro 2 Woodcarver
The Pro 2 Woodcarver (which has been superceded by the Pro 4 Model), has been hardened to approximately 62°C and is too hard to be resharpened using a standard chainsaw file. An aluminium oxide stone must be used to re-hone the edge.

There are two methods of sharpening using the Aluminium Oxide accessories provided for this purpose:-

Sharpening Stick (By Hand)

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The Sharpening Stick is used to sharpen or hone the cutting edges on a frequent basis. It is hand held and used in a similar fashion to sharpening the teeth of a chainsaw (see diagram at left).
1 Think safe - disconnect the power before sharpening the Woodcarver
2 Place the sharpening stick into the hooked profile of each tooth - following the manufactured angle (approximately 35Ã'º). See diagram at left.
3 Draw the stone backwards and forwards to re-hone the edge. Several strokes is usually enough.

NOTE: If the tooth is badly worn so that the cutting edge has been rounded
over, then use the Power Sharpener tips WCB040 to quickly regrind a
new clean crisp profile, then maintain the edge with the hand stone.

Power Sharpener (for use in an electrical drill)


The Power Sharpener is a faster method to resharpen or re-profile the Woodcarver teeth. They are attached to your electric drill (or any tool that has a chuck) by inserting the metal shaft directly into the chuck.
1 Think Safe - disconnect the power before sharpening the Woodcarver
2 Fit the Power sharpeners onto your chosen power unit (electric drill, chainsaw sharpener, etc)
3 Place the Power Sharpener into the hooked profile of each tooth - following the manufactured angle (approximately 35degrees). See diagram at left.
4 Turn on the drill and sharpen each tooth for a few seconds to re-hone the edge.


I want to get a dedicated angle grinder for the Woodcarver, what should I look for?

The Woodcarver Pro Kit fits most 4" (100mm) and 41/2" (115mm) angle grinders. When choosing an angle grinder to suit the Woodcarver, you should look for the following features:-

WARNING: The Woodcarver must be used with the Arbortech Pro-guard supplied in the Pro Kits.